What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nonsurvivor
Example
The rescue team found no nonsurvivors in the wreckage. [nonsurvivor: noun]
Example
The hospital reported two nonsurvivors from the car crash. [nonsurvivors: plural noun]
fatality
Example
The police reported one fatality in the shooting incident. [fatality: noun]
Example
The hurricane caused several fatalities and extensive damage. [fatalities: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fatality is more commonly used than nonsurvivor in everyday language, especially in news reports and official statements.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nonsurvivor and fatality?
Fatality is more formal and versatile in its usage, while nonsurvivor is more informal and less commonly used.
